Minato Namikaze stared intently at Ryosuke Uchiha and asked.

Uchiha Ryosuke simply smiled without saying a word, meeting his gaze.

Seeing that smile, Minato Namikaze's expression became even more serious.

"I've heard some bad news and wanted to ask you to confirm it."

"The document was personally signed by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, so there's no way to fake it. The two advisors also clearly expressed their support for me becoming Hokage."

“As long as you keep your promise, nothing will happen in the village. Everything will remain the same, and all will be peaceful. That’s what I said.”

Before the other party could ask the question in his heart, Uchiha Ryosuke had already explained everything.

Hearing his confident tone, Minato Namikaze knew that everything was probably already a done deal.

However, he was not angry about it.

On the contrary, he felt a sense of relief.

Uchiha Ryosuke's attitude was very firm, which finally gave him a reason to keep his promise.

There shouldn't be a situation where we can't explain ourselves to the three generations of elders.

But this is only the first step.

"The Third Hokage would not agree to the Uchiha clan becoming the rulers of the village."

"His will is not something I can change."

"Besides, what about the attitudes of the other clans and ninjas in the village...?"

"You don't need to worry about the attitudes of the other ninjas; they all support the Uchiha clan."

Uchiha Ryosuke interrupted Namikaze Minato, which surprised the latter slightly.

He instantly realized that during the time he had been away from Konoha, Uchiha Ryosuke had probably already dealt with the other clans.

Although it is unknown how he did it.

But at that moment, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

It seems that this seemingly harmless, sunny young man is even more terrifying than I had predicted!

This is a capable and ruthless person!

"Minato, Sarutobi's decision was right. You're not really planning to give up the Hokage position, are you?"

Seeing that Minato Namikaze didn't seem to intend to fight against Ryosuke Uchiha, Mitokado Homura frowned and asked in a deep voice.

He was now blinded by anger at Uchiha Ryosuke's overstepping of his bounds.

What we desperately want to see is this disrespectful young man being punished and sanctioned.

Minato Namikaze's reaction was not the result he wanted to see.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze turned his head, exchanged a glance with Homura Mitokado, and explained earnestly:

"Regarding this issue, I have actually communicated with three generations of adults many times."

"In my opinion, it doesn't matter who becomes the Hokage in the village, but the premise is that they really have the ability to lead the village to a better future."

“In terms of strength…” Minato Namikaze said, turning to look at Ryosuke Uchiha.

"I acknowledge Ryosuke's abilities. Compared to him, I may not be the strongest in the village. Sufficient strength is a prerequisite for becoming Hokage."

As he spoke, he looked at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.

Seeing that the two advisors did not refute his words, Minato Namikaze then looked at Ryosuke Uchiha again.

"but..."

He changed his tone.

"I have no problem giving up the Hokage position..."

But I need to confirm that you truly have the ability and the sense of responsibility to lead Konoha to a better future...

Uchiha Ryosuke was waiting for this very sentence.

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words, he removed his feet from the table and straightened his posture slightly.

Then, he confidently replied, "You can rest assured about that. If I become the Hokage of Konoha, this village will only get better and better, it's impossible for it to get worse and worse."

"From now on, you will be my Hokage assistant, Minato. After I step down, the position of Hokage will definitely be yours."

Minato Namikaze looked slightly surprised upon hearing this.

But his expression quickly turned serious again: "Words are not enough; I need to confirm your true attitude."

"How do you want to confirm?"

"There are two steps in total. The first step is to tell the entire Hidden Leaf Village and let everyone see your true abilities."

In other words, we need to determine a real winner between the two of us!

"The second step, within three months, is to see tangible changes in the village: the economy needs to recover, people's livelihoods need to improve, and so on..."

It doesn't necessarily need to be a complete transformation, but it must at least be positive and uplifting.

Minato Namikaze earnestly put forward his two demands.

This is not an excessive request.

The first requirement is easily resolved.

Uchiha Ryosuke will know once he fights him.

As for the second point, there's naturally no major problem. With his abilities, Uchiha Ryosuke doesn't believe he can't do it.

"can."

He readily agreed to Minato Namikaze's request.

The conversation between the two left Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who were standing nearby, completely dumbfounded.

In their view, Minato Namikaze's decision was rather frivolous.

How could they so easily hand over the Hokage position to a kid from the Uchiha clan?

Just as they were dumbfounded, unable to believe that this was Minato Namikaze's own decision, Minato Namikaze turned to them and said, "My two advisors, please don't worry."

"I believe that Uchiha Ryosuke is a person who is capable of serving as Hokage."

“If he fails to keep his promise, I guarantee I will not stand idly by, and I will continue to monitor his work.”

These words were not merely meant to appease Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.

At the same time, it also indirectly conveyed his ugly words to Uchiha Ryosuke.

That is precisely where Minato Namikaze's brilliance lies.

Minato Namikaze subtly conveyed his principles to Ryosuke Uchiha through a few words.

The position of Hokage can be handed over to him according to the agreement.

However, if it is later discovered that the Uchiha clan is unable to shoulder the responsibility of Konoha, it may even bring Konoha to a worse situation.

Therefore, he himself would definitely not sit idly by.

Even if an internal war breaks out, Uchiha Ryosuke must be ousted from power.

For Uchiha Ryosuke, these words carried little weight.

However, Mitokado Enoki and Utatane Koharu had different attitudes.

Seeing that Minato Namikaze had already said so much, they had no choice but to give up for the time being and remain silent.

"Now we have one more problem to solve, and that is the problem with the third generation."

"He has already gone to mobilize all the village's ANBU and Jonin."

Minato Namikaze has presented the most difficult problem.

The appointment ceremony hasn't been held yet, and the procedures haven't been completed. As the "Fourth Hokage," he's only the Hokage in name only, and his words don't carry much weight.

This matter will not be over until Hiruzen Sarutobi agrees.

Therefore, they still need to talk to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uchiha Ryosuke had already made arrangements, and upon hearing this, he calmly stood up: "Then let's go and have a chat with the Third Hokage."

Top of the Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

Behind him were sixteen combat squads directly under the Hokage, totaling dozens of elite Anbu members.

“Would you like to come out and join us?”

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked calmly, a pipe dangling from his lips.

“Let’s go out and go out.”

"The message should now be communicated to all the families."

A squad leader from the shadows behind him answered.

These words caused Hiruzen Sarutobi to furrow his brow slightly.

His gaze swept across the wide, flat streets of Konoha ahead.

The order to summon the heads of the various clans and the Jonin of the village has been issued for some time now.

But so far, apart from his own direct subordinates in the Anbu, no other ninjas have come to assemble.

This is not a normal situation.

A bad feeling gradually spread from the bottom of his heart.

It was at this moment that Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something and slightly turned his gaze to his back.

Uchiha Ryosuke and Namikaze Minato both appeared at the same time.

Dozens of elite ANBU ninjas immediately turned around to face Uchiha Ryosuke, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Humph..."

Uchiha Ryosuke sneered.

At the same time, Conqueror's Haki was activated without warning.

In the blink of an eye, a large number of these dozens of elite members of the secret service fell.

In the end, only seven or eight of the strongest elite soldiers were still able to stand and remain conscious.

These individuals were all handpicked by Hiruzen Sarutobi, selected from among the most skilled ninja clans and commoner ninjas.

Although they could still stand, their pupils dilated in shock as they stared at Uchiha Ryosuke with immense fear.

The deterrent effect just now worked.

At this moment, watching helplessly as Uchiha Ryosuke walked step by step toward Hiruzen Sarutobi, the elite ANBU squad leaders were completely unable to take any action.

Minato Namikaze witnessed the entire process.

He himself was utterly shocked.

"What kind of power is this? Even I can feel that terrifying suppressive aura..."

Minato Namikaze looked at Ryosuke Uchiha's back with a solemn expression.

"Minato, it seems you've made your choice."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched helplessly as Ryosuke Uchiha gave him such a rude awakening right from the start.

Minato Namikaze remained unmoved, which made it clear that he already knew the answer.

"Third Hokage, I have agreed to hand over the Hokage position to Ryosuke."

"But we reached a consensus on two conditions..."

Minato Namikaze told the other party about the agreement he had just made with Ryosuke Uchiha.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze returned to Ryosuke Uchiha's face.

"Young man, why are you so obsessed with the position of Hokage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly took the pipe out of his mouth.

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